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as in bucks
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a dude given to sporting expensive suits and flashy jewelry
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Recent Examples of dudes
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
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Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The Grand Tour made the announcement early this morning (eastern US time) with a very on-the-nose video of Clarkson literally rubber-stamping the new dudes with his approval, which will hopefully ease the transition for those who are unsure about a new gang.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
True freshman Marco Jones is another one of those dudes who can just get at the QB.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
The dudes are still making movies at this age.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
But the dudes can take a victory lap today, celebrating the nomination of Joseph Kosinski’s swaggering, vroom-vroom sports movie.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The viral cheese dudes recipe doesn’t specify the status of the butter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
For someone who’s played a menacing collection of pretty bad dudes on screen for over three decades, Tony Goldwyn is a really nice guy.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
That last Harvey/Nix exchange looked like young dudes pressing in the moment.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The Grand Tour made the announcement early this morning (eastern US time) with a very on-the-nose video of Clarkson literally rubber-stamping the new dudes with his approval, which will hopefully ease the transition for those who are unsure about a new gang.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
True freshman Marco Jones is another one of those dudes who can just get at the QB.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
The dudes are still making movies at this age.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
But the dudes can take a victory lap today, celebrating the nomination of Joseph Kosinski’s swaggering, vroom-vroom sports movie.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The viral cheese dudes recipe doesn’t specify the status of the butter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
For someone who’s played a menacing collection of pretty bad dudes on screen for over three decades, Tony Goldwyn is a really nice guy.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
That last Harvey/Nix exchange looked like young dudes pressing in the moment.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dudes
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Millions of dollars in federal funds were set to flow once again to the Hudson River Tunnel Thursday night, after a federal court order blocking the bucks expired.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over 3 billion bucks in overall box office take?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Republicans started to cosplay as working-class white males, and people bought right into it.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Inmate Reception Center serves as the primary intake and release facility for all males entering the county jail system.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Distinguished gentlemen boasting dashing Hessian boots and tall beaver hats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Amazingly, given that Napa estate deals usually involve years of planning and a multifaceted acquisition strategy, the entire purchase came as a complete surprise to these gentlemen, and none of them could have ever imagined such a thing in their wildest dreams.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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